Teen Girl Survives Brutal Sword Attack | Toronto News

A shocking and brutal attack in Northern Ontario has sent waves of horror through the community: 16-year-old girl critically injured after being slashed with a sword by her boyfriend, Phillipe Rivard Gagnon, who’s now pleaded guilty to attempted murder. She lost both hands and suffered a skull fracture requiring emergency brain surgery — but thanks to an outpouring of support, a GoFundMe raised over $112,000 for her recovery. Gagnon, who turned himself in and cooperated with authorities, still faces a weapons charge set for resolution in September. This case is a chilling reminder of how quickly violence can erupt — and the long road ahead for a survivor fighting to rebuild her life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0afe22ec7637b328